Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point California Lilac’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point California Lilac’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point California Lilac’ — a hardy garden shrub with vivid blue and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen shrub
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Position: Full Sun, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point' is a stunning low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub prized for its profusion of vivid blue flower clusters that smother the plant in late spring and early summer. A member of the California Lilac family, this variety is particularly valued for its dense, ground-hugging habit and glossy dark green foliage, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, sunny banks, borders, and wall-side planting. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, it brings both colour and wildlife to the garden.
This plant is supplied in a 3 litre pot, well-established and ready for planting out.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' |
| Growth habit | Low, Spreading Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun, Sheltered |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 – Hardy in most of the UK, best in a sheltered spot |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Ground Cover, Sunny Banks, Borders, Wall-Side Planting, Coastal Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.